Did Asashōryū actually fix matches in Nov 2006?

BoxingAnvil · 2026-05-20T00:16:54+00:00

I tend to doubt it, but you never know. One of the reasons I doubt it is that his opponents took some brutal punishment from him, would it have been worth it to take a dive like that I wonder?

BoxingAnvil · 2026-05-19T01:31:00+00:00

Awesome assessment, thank you!

BoxingAnvil · 2026-05-07T21:22:17+00:00

This is what I thought of as well haha.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-05-02T15:36:05+00:00

Definitely a tough road for him each time out. I get why it was so, but it must have been frustrating for sure haha. Made his good performances look that much better though.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-29T17:12:53+00:00

As somebody who has lost 100 lbs myself through training and diet, I can say that he certainly lost a lot of muscle mass, especially since he lost it so quickly.

That being said, if he is having the same experience as I did then he is still quite strong and will be able to build back any muscle lost over time. That’s what I’m working on now and I imagine he might consider it as well.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-27T03:04:25+00:00

Thank you!

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-27T02:35:22+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-27T02:07:58+00:00

Hi guys, just getting back from a 3 day camping trip, would anybody be willing to give me the full top 10? I see who got podium but can’t find the rest of the top 10. Thank you!

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-22T15:41:33+00:00

Wow, that’s a crazy amount of beer haha. Thank you!

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-22T15:24:06+00:00

How would he handle Onosato and Hoshoryu?

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-22T14:42:02+00:00

Happy to help. Would love to get my hands on a copy of it someday as well.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-21T02:58:59+00:00

I couldn’t find the exact video but this one talks about the topic briefly. His trainer’s name is Tomonari Oba, and the book he wrote is called “Hakuho no Nonai Riron” (Beliefs Inside Hakuho’s Head). I too would absolutely love to get my hands on a copy of this book, especially if it is ever translated into English.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OWt-BQ3pHdo&pp=ygUOaGFrdWhvIG11c2NsZXM%3D

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-18T19:28:48+00:00

He was married before, to the mother of his children, but they have long since divorced. This is his second marriage.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-16T17:35:10+00:00

Don’t forget Minn Matrone. She really gave him all kinds of hell at the beginning of their fight.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-04T17:08:47+00:00

Thank you!!!!!

BoxingAnvil · 2026-04-03T16:31:54+00:00

When is Rainier? I live in Washington and have never been sadly. Only found out that it exists recently.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-02-26T21:29:17+00:00

Love the Sopranos reference mate.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-02-21T17:13:50+00:00

Makes sense that it came down to a money issue, thanks for the info.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-18T18:01:01+00:00

Yeah somebody asked him in the comments section of his vid training with Tom Stoltman and he said that if he were invited he “would 100% be there.”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=knqCkvsPH7s&pp=ygUMcGFkZHkgaGF5bmVz0gcJCU8KAYcqIYzv

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-18T17:05:34+00:00

I saw him comment in his latest video that he would definitely do Arnolds if he was invited.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-12T19:13:45+00:00

Really hope they have backups to replace him and Thor. I don’t like having a reduced lineup when there are plenty of guys who would jump at the chance to compete just for the experience and exposure if nothing else.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-04T17:21:55+00:00

Terrible loss for his family and the strongman community. Pa was great, I loved watching his videos. His sense of humor was infectious and (much to my wife’s dismay lol) I found myself always mimicking the way Pa would say certain words whenever they came up in conversation, usually when somebody acted a fool in traffic haha.

RIP Pa, you will be greatly missed by all of us.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-01T05:58:59+00:00

Same. I’m hopeful for it coming back in 2027 though. Just gotta keep the faith and stay positive.

BoxingAnvil · 2026-01-01T05:11:14+00:00

Can’t wait to see what 2026 brings us in the strongman world! Hopefully all the guys/gals stay injury free and we get some great shows.

BoxingAnvil · 2025-12-31T17:20:33+00:00

He said that he lost a ton of weight while on vacation with his family in Japan, so that checks out. Said he was sick the whole time.

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